Call for Applications! for the position of Research Associate! on Women Labour and Policy! at NLUD!

The National Law University, Delhi (‘University’) is seeking to engage ONE (1) Full- Time Research Associate and TWO Field Investigators for Bangalore at the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), under the ICSSR Project titled, “(In)visibility in Law and Policy: Migrant Domestic Workers (live-in) in Delhi and Bangalore” to work for a period of Twelve (12) and Three (3) months, respectively.

About the Centre:

Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA) is established to reinvigorate the constitutional philosophy of ‘decent work for all’ by ensuring dignity at work and enjoyment of equal social, cultural and economic opportunities for workers. We focus to understand labour policy paradigm from an interdisciplinary pedagogical framework and conversate with social realities to undertake meaningful advocacy and outreach initiatives.

About the Research Project:

This ICSSR Approved Major Research Project aims to study the status of live-in domestic workers in two cities, Delhi and Bangalore. The study tries to inquire into the employment agreements/contractual documents between the placement agency/service provider and the workers and between the workers and the employers, to understand the necessity of standardization of employment agreement to regulate this sector. The vulnerability of live-in domestic workers is both at the entry point (during procurement), at the hands of the placement agencies/service providers and at the end point, at the mercy of the employers (during employment).

Responsibilities of the Research Associate:

A. Report Writing of the Project 1
B. Completion of academic deliverables of the ICSSR Project, including completion of publications, Model Contracts etc.
C. Creating repository of trade unions, workers associations, helplines for domestic workers in Delhi and Bangalore
D. Coordinating research and organization of both doctrinal and empirical work related to the Project.
E. Initiating writing works under the Project Submission
F. Any other work that may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation and completion of the project within the proposed timelines.

Compensation:

Research Associate: Rs. 20,000/- (Consolidated) per month.

Application Process:

Interested persons may submit their resumé and a statement of purpose, explaining their interest in working on this specific project and their relevant work experience. Applicants are requested to send the applications to [email protected].